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  • Published: 8 October 2019
  • ISBN: 9780857668349
  • Imprint: Angry Robot
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 100
  • RRP: $13.99

Duchamp Versus Einstein



An engrossing science fiction novelette spanning some of the most monumental events of the 20th century, and bringing together two of the most transformative figures of the era in art and science for a contest that could reshape history.

“Deeply engaging, and cleverly weaves history and chess into a thought provoking tale!” 
– New York Times bestseller Wesley Chu

“A luminous game of chess between art and science that is played across the page with lethal precision.” – John W. Campbell Award-winning Lavie Tidhar


Inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s archived letters, Duchamp versus Einstein is a science fiction novelette spanning some of the most monumental events of the 20th century, and bringing together two of the most transformative figures of the era in art and science for a surreal chess match that could reshape history.

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: Science Fiction [ First Encounters | Dada | Manhattan Project | Endgame ]

  • Published: 8 October 2019
  • ISBN: 9780857668349
  • Imprint: Angry Robot
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 100
  • RRP: $13.99